GROWING CITY – international transport and logistics hub

Structural idea of ​​the city is the creation of one of the largest transport and logistics hub and center of wholesale trade in the territory of Eurasian Economic Union.

Several factors promote creation of special economic zone (SEZ) in GROWING CITY: the largest land port of the country through transport corridors, Zhetygen-Khorgos railway, and further, Lianyungang-Urumqi, and Western Europe-Western China ("Silk Road") highway, as well as, proximity from Almaty International Airport, good infrastructure, large variety of offices and warehouses, plots of land for the construction of production facilities, business centers, hall for exhibitions and events, hotels.

SEZ provides with excellent conditions for doing business in fields of production, trade, logistics, professional services, etc., which in fact gives infinite opportunities for foreign investors.

Infrastructure

355 hectares
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS HUB

250 hectares
PRODUCTION ZONE

90 hectares
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ZONE

For Investors

Kazakhstan is one of the most attractive targets for investors in the region. Moreover, the country improves its investment climate on a regular basis, so over the last years corporate income tax rate was reduced from 30% to 20%, value added tax – from 13% to 12% (which is one of the lowest rates in the world), social tax – 11%.

Kazakhstan signed 46* international double taxation conventions, which overrule the National Tax Code.

To enhance investment appeal of the country, starting in 2015, Kazakhstan has introduced a number of norms to the Tax Code establishing flat tax rates (other than VAT and excise duty) and tax preferences for entities engaged with priority investment projects:

1

exemption from customs duties on imported equipment and hardware;

2

government grants up to 30% of investment;

3

reduction of corporate tax to 0%;

4

land tax – 0%;

5

property tax – 0%;

6

reimbursement of up to 30% of expenses for construction and installation work and attainment of equipment during 3 years.